Umtiza High School
East London, Eastern Cape · Buffalo City
About Umtiza High School
As a public secondary school, Umtiza High School provides education to learners in East London, Eastern Cape. It falls within the jurisdiction of the Buffalo City education district. For the 2025 academic year, 1283 learners were enrolled, taught by 37 educators at a ratio of 35:1. The school is a no-fee institution, ensuring access to education without compulsory fees. As a Quintile 3 school, it receives a moderate per-learner government funding allocation.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Umtiza High School is classified as a Q3 school, which means it serves communities with moderate poverty levels and qualifies as a no-fee institution.
Fee Status
As a Q3 institution, Umtiza High School is designated as a no-fee school. Parents and guardians are not required to pay school fees, ensuring that financial circumstances do not bar learners from accessing quality education.
Section 21 Status
Umtiza High School is a Section 21 school, meaning the School Governing Body (SGB) manages its own budget. This financial autonomy allows the school to make independent decisions regarding its operational needs without direct provincial administration.
Enrollment & Staffing
For the 2025 academic year, Umtiza High School reported a total enrollment of 1,283 learners with a teaching staff of 37 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 35:1, reflecting a moderate class size typical of South African schools.
Source: Department of Basic Education Annual Snap Survey (2025). Learner and educator counts are as reported by the institution.
Location
Umtiza High School is situated in East London (Greenfields), within the Eastern Cape province. The school falls under the Buffalo City education district.
Administratively, the school is located in the Buffalo City, under the Buffalo City Metropolitan Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as rural.
The school's physical address is: 3 Umjelo Street, Santa Settlement, Greenfields, East London, 5208. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 5439, Santa Settlement, 5208.
Curriculum & Academics
Umtiza High School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the secondary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Umtiza High School was historically administered under the Department Of Education & Training(det) education department. Today, the school operates as a non-discriminatory public institution under the Eastern Cape Department of Education.
Facilities & Infrastructure
The school's land is owned by government and the school buildings are owned by public.
Admissions
Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at Umtiza High School are advised to contact the school directly for the most current information regarding:
- Grade intake availability for the upcoming academic year
- Transfer and mid-year admission procedures
- No-fee enrollment requirements
- School uniform requirements and code of conduct
- Open day events and registration periods
Address & Contact Details
Address
3 Umjelo Street, Santa Settlement, Greenfields, East London, 5208
East London, Eastern Cape
Postal
P.o. Box 5439, Santa Settlement, 5208
Phone
+27 43 302 0992Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
200200874
Department of Basic Education
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Data source: The information on this page is sourced from the Department of Basic Education's EMIS (Education Management Information System) annual Snap Survey (2025). While every effort is made to ensure accuracy, some fields may contain incomplete data where information was not provided by the institution during the survey period. Contact details are as reported by the school. We recommend verifying important information directly with the school before making decisions based on this data.